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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 425.04 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 425.04 and 254.22 is: 380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 425.04 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/425.04 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 425.04 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 108,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,053.67/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.58

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