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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 425.64 and 283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 425.64 and 283.22 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 425.64 = 283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/425.64 = 283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 425.64 × 283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 120,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,549.76/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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