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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.22, 427.98 and 224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.22, 427.98 and 224.17 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.22 : 427.98 = 224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.22/427.98 = 224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.22x = 427.98 × 224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.22x = 95,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,940.05/285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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