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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.83, 424.95 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.83, 424.95 and 153.36 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.83 : 424.95 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.83/424.95 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.83x = 424.95 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.83x = 65,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,169.99/283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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