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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 391.94 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 391.94 and 228.70 is: 315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 391.94 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/391.94 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 391.94 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 89,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,636.68/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.91

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