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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 425.39 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 425.39 and 229.50 is: 344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 425.39 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/425.39 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 425.39 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 97,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,625.86/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.36

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