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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 390.78 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 390.78 and 230.71 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 390.78 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/390.78 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 390.78 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 90,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,156.29/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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