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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 424.64 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 424.64 and 201.64 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 424.64 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/424.64 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 424.64 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 85,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,624.41/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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