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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 427.49 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 427.49 and 224.15 is: 335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 427.49 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/427.49 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 427.49 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 95,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,820.76/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.69

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