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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.11, 390.33 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.11, 390.33 and 230.60 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.11 : 390.33 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.11/390.33 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.11x = 390.33 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.11x = 90,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,008.15/283.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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