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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 425.23 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 425.23 and 238.53 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 425.23 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/425.23 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 425.23 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 101,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,430.11/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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