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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 425.57 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 425.57 and 235.53 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 425.57 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/425.57 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 425.57 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 100,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,234.65/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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