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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 423.25 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 423.25 and 244.79 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 423.25 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/423.25 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 423.25 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 103,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,607.37/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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