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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 391.37 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 391.37 and 234.04 is: 323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 391.37 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/391.37 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 391.37 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 91,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,596.23/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.38

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