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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.23, 390.67 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.23, 390.67 and 220.95 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.23 : 390.67 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.23/390.67 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.23x = 390.67 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.23x = 86,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,318.54/283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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