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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 427.22 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 427.22 and 283.48 is: 424.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 427.22 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/427.22 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 427.22 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 121,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,108.33/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.11

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