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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 423.96 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 423.96 and 233.96 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 423.96 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/423.96 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 423.96 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 99,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,189.68/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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