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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 392.24 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 392.24 and 234.67 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 392.24 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/392.24 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 392.24 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 92,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,046.96/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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