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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 390.88 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 390.88 and 224.46 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 390.88 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/390.88 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 390.88 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 87,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,736.92/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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