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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.85, 426.28 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.85, 426.28 and 238.79 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.85 : 426.28 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.85/426.28 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.85x = 426.28 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.85x = 101,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,791.87/283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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