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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 424.62 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 424.62 and 244.66 is: 366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 424.62 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/424.62 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 424.62 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 103,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,887.53/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.66

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