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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 390.83 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 390.83 and 254.22 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 390.83 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/390.83 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 390.83 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 99,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,355.53/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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