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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.26 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.26 and 235.08 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.26 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.26 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.26 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 99,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,735.04/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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