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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.06, 390.32 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.06, 390.32 and 245.89 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.06 : 390.32 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.06/390.32 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.06x = 390.32 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.06x = 95,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,974.56/283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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