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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 424.64 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 424.64 and 154.94 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 424.64 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/424.64 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 424.64 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 65,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,791.99/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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