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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.84, 425.03 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.84, 425.03 and 238.07 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.84 : 425.03 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.84/425.03 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.84x = 425.03 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.84x = 101,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,186.89/283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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