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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.57, 427.55 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.57, 427.55 and 224.46 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.57 : 427.55 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.57/427.55 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.57x = 427.55 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.57x = 95,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,966.75/285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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