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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 390.24 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 390.24 and 244 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 390.24 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/390.24 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 390.24 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 95,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,218.56/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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