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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 428.10 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 428.10 and 224.50 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 428.10 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/428.10 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 428.10 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 96,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,108.45/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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