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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 426.61 and 220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 426.61 and 220.33 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 426.61 = 220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/426.61 = 220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 426.61 × 220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 93,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,994.98/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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