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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.35, 427.01 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.35, 427.01 and 224.06 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.35 : 427.01 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.35/427.01 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.35x = 427.01 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.35x = 95,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,672.61/285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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