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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 464.14 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 464.14 and 283.68 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 464.14 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/464.14 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 464.14 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 131,667.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,667.24/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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