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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.83, 391.39 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.83, 391.39 and 221.46 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.83 : 391.39 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.83/391.39 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.83x = 391.39 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.83x = 86,677.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,677.23/283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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