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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 425.94 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 425.94 and 235.32 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 425.94 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/425.94 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 425.94 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 100,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,232.20/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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