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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.15, 425.67 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.15, 425.67 and 223.16 is: 334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.15 : 425.67 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.15/425.67 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.15x = 425.67 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.15x = 94,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,990.39/284.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.30

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