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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 425.82 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 425.82 and 222.98 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 425.82 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/425.82 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 425.82 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 94,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,949.34/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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