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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 424.44 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 424.44 and 232.08 is: 347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 424.44 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/424.44 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 424.44 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 98,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,504.04/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.38

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