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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.09, 423.31 and 201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.09, 423.31 and 201.68 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.09 : 423.31 = 201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.09/423.31 = 201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.09x = 423.31 × 201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.09x = 85,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,372.15/283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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