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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.67, 428.60 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.67, 428.60 and 224.92 is: 337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.67 : 428.60 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.67/428.60 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.67x = 428.60 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.67x = 96,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,400.71/285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.45

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