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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 424.16 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 424.16 and 153.08 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 424.16 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/424.16 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 424.16 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 64,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,930.41/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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