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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 425.13 and 222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 425.13 and 222.81 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 425.13 = 222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/425.13 = 222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 425.13 × 222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 94,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,723.22/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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