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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 427.47 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 427.47 and 220.08 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 427.47 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/427.47 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 427.47 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 94,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,077.35/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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