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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 425.52 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 425.52 and 238.14 is: 357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 425.52 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/425.52 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 425.52 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 101,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,333.33/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.10

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