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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 389.48 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 389.48 and 244.14 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 389.48 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/389.48 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 389.48 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 95,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,086.43/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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