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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.11, 425.04 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.11, 425.04 and 244.86 is: 367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.11 : 425.04 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.11/425.04 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.11x = 425.04 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.11x = 104,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,075.29/283.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.61

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