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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 390.66 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 390.66 and 228.08 is: 314.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 390.66 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/390.66 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 390.66 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 89,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,101.73/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.47

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