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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.35, 424.79 and 237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.35, 424.79 and 237.79 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.35 : 424.79 = 237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.35/424.79 = 237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.35x = 424.79 × 237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.35x = 101,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,010.00/283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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