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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.13, 391.21 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.13, 391.21 and 233.93 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 391.21 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/391.21 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 391.21 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 91,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,514.09/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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