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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.06, 390.20 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.06, 390.20 and 243.54 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.06 : 390.20 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.06/390.20 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.06x = 390.20 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.06x = 95,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,029.31/283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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