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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 425.63 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 425.63 and 243.06 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 425.63 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/425.63 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 425.63 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 103,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,453.63/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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