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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 390.04 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 390.04 and 239.06 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 390.04 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/390.04 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 390.04 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 93,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,243.34/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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