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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 424.53 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 424.53 and 242.58 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 424.53 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/424.53 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 424.53 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 102,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,982.49/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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