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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 423.43 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 423.43 and 244.01 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 423.43 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/423.43 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 423.43 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 103,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,321.15/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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