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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 391.26 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 391.26 and 228.32 is: 314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 391.26 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/391.26 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 391.26 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 89,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,332.48/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.84

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