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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 391.56 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 391.56 and 228.52 is: 315.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 391.56 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/391.56 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 391.56 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 89,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,479.29/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.71

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