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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.99, 392.31 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.99, 392.31 and 234.85 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.99 : 392.31 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.99/392.31 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.99x = 392.31 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.99x = 92,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,134.00/283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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