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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 424.59 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 424.59 and 258.85 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 424.59 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/424.59 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 424.59 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 109,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,905.12/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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