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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 391.08 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 391.08 and 236.97 is: 326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 391.08 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/391.08 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 391.08 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 92,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,674.23/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.48

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