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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 390.44 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 390.44 and 234.35 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 390.44 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/390.44 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 390.44 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 91,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,498.25/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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