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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.64, 421.91 and 244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.64, 421.91 and 244.36 is: 364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.64 : 421.91 = 244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.64/421.91 = 244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.64x = 421.91 × 244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.64x = 103,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,097.76/282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.77

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