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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 423.92 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 423.92 and 244.24 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 423.92 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/423.92 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 423.92 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 103,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,538.22/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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