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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 391.20 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 391.20 and 254.24 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 391.20 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/391.20 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 391.20 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 99,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,458.69/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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