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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 391.40 and 231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 391.40 and 231.01 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 391.40 = 231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/391.40 = 231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 391.40 × 231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 90,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,416.34/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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