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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 425.53 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 425.53 and 232.97 is: 349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 425.53 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/425.53 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 425.53 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 99,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,135.72/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.11

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