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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 425.92 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 425.92 and 235.64 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 425.92 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/425.92 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 425.92 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 100,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,363.79/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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