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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 422.82 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 422.82 and 236.89 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 422.82 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/422.82 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 422.82 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 100,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,162.36/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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