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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 427.14 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 427.14 and 223.54 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 427.14 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/427.14 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 427.14 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 95,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,482.88/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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