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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 390.67 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 390.67 and 236.36 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 390.67 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/390.67 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 390.67 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 92,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,337.58/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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