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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.27, 427.37 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.27, 427.37 and 220.83 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.27 : 427.37 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.27/427.37 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.27x = 427.37 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.27x = 94,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,375.01/285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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