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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.33, 425.12 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.33, 425.12 and 153.18 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.33 : 425.12 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.33/425.12 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.33x = 425.12 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.33x = 65,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,119.88/283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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