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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 425.04 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 425.04 and 243.32 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 425.04 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/425.04 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 425.04 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 103,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,420.73/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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