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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 390.06 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 390.06 and 243.58 is: 335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 390.06 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/390.06 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 390.06 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 95,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,010.81/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.44

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