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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 425.17 and 153.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 425.17 and 153.35 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 425.17 = 153.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/425.17 = 153.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 425.17 × 153.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 65,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,201.07/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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