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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.37, 427.83 and 224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.37, 427.83 and 224.35 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.37 : 427.83 = 224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.37/427.83 = 224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.37x = 427.83 × 224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.37x = 95,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,983.66/285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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