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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 391.17 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 391.17 and 239.50 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 391.17 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/391.17 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 391.17 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 93,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,685.22/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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