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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 428.22 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 428.22 and 254.96 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 428.22 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/428.22 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 428.22 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 109,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,176.83/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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