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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 389.88 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 389.88 and 241.68 is: 332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 389.88 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/389.88 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 389.88 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 94,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,226.20/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.65

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