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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 392.38 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 392.38 and 279.22 is: 386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 392.38 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/392.38 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 392.38 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 109,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,560.34/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.95

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