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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.61, 390.84 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.61, 390.84 and 230.96 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.61 : 390.84 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.61/390.84 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.61x = 390.84 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.61x = 90,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,268.41/283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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