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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 423.96 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 423.96 and 234.04 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 423.96 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/423.96 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 423.96 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 99,223.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,223.11/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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