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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 424.08 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 424.08 and 206.36 is: 308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 424.08 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/424.08 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 424.08 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 87,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,513.15/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.99

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