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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.35, 424.67 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.35, 424.67 and 153.35 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.35 : 424.67 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.35/424.67 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.35x = 424.67 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.35x = 65,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,123.14/283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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