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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.08, 423.84 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.08, 423.84 and 241.94 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.08 : 423.84 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.08/423.84 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.08x = 423.84 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.08x = 102,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,543.85/283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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