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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 423.76 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 423.76 and 237.24 is: 355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 423.76 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/423.76 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 423.76 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 100,532.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,532.82/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.24

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