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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 427.68 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 427.68 and 221.04 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 427.68 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/427.68 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 427.68 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 94,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,534.39/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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