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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 391.49 and 228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 391.49 and 228.37 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 391.49 = 228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/391.49 = 228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 391.49 × 228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 89,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,404.57/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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