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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 425.73 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 425.73 and 268.82 is: 404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 425.73 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/425.73 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 425.73 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 114,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,444.74/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.08

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