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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 391.05 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 391.05 and 213.31 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 391.05 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/391.05 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 391.05 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 83,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,415.36/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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