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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 424.92 and 229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 424.92 and 229.79 is: 344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 424.92 = 229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/424.92 = 229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 424.92 × 229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 97,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,640.24/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.72

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