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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 390.31 and 238.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 390.31 and 238.87 is: 329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 390.31 = 238.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/390.31 = 238.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 390.31 × 238.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 93,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,233.35/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.11

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