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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 423.70 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 423.70 and 245.12 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 423.70 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/423.70 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 423.70 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 103,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,854.61/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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