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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 390.93 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 390.93 and 228.42 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 390.93 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/390.93 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 390.93 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 89,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,295.37/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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