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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 426.66 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 426.66 and 227.14 is: 340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 426.66 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/426.66 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 426.66 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 96,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,911.55/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.97

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