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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 427.98 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 427.98 and 225.18 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 427.98 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/427.98 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 427.98 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 96,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,372.54/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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