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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.11, 391.03 and 239.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.11, 391.03 and 239.00 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.11 : 391.03 = 239.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.11/391.03 = 239.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.11x = 391.03 × 239.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.11x = 93,455.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,455.82/283.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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