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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.31, 425.03 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.31, 425.03 and 153.44 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.31 : 425.03 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.31/425.03 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.31x = 425.03 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.31x = 65,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,213.71/283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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