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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 391.19 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 391.19 and 239.17 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 391.19 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/391.19 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 391.19 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 93,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,560.53/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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