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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 391.55 and 228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 391.55 and 228.39 is: 315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 391.55 = 228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/391.55 = 228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 391.55 × 228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 89,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,424.96/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.48

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