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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 391.49 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 391.49 and 234.18 is: 323.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 391.49 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/391.49 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 391.49 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 91,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,679.13/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.57

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