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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 425.94 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 425.94 and 233.07 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 425.94 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/425.94 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 425.94 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 99,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,273.84/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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