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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.65, 391.15 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.65, 391.15 and 237.01 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.65 : 391.15 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.65/391.15 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.65x = 391.15 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.65x = 92,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,706.46/283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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