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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.96, 427.43 and 224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.96, 427.43 and 224.41 is: 336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.96 : 427.43 = 224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.96/427.43 = 224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.96x = 427.43 × 224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.96x = 95,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,919.06/284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.61

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