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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 390.24 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 390.24 and 223.91 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 390.24 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/390.24 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 390.24 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 87,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376.69/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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