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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 425.93 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 425.93 and 232.92 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 425.93 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/425.93 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 425.93 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 99,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,206.45/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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