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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.22, 427.38 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.22, 427.38 and 224.17 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.22 : 427.38 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.22/427.38 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.22x = 427.38 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.22x = 95,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,803.87/285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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