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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 428.40 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 428.40 and 225.12 is: 338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 428.40 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/428.40 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 428.40 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 96,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,441.41/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.00

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