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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.98 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.98 and 222.22 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.98 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.98 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.98 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 94,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,661.28/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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