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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.20, 428.16 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.20, 428.16 and 224.54 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.20 : 428.16 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.20/428.16 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.20x = 428.16 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.20x = 96,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,139.05/285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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