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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.35, 425.31 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.35, 425.31 and 245.43 is: 368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.35 : 425.31 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.35/425.31 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.35x = 425.31 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.35x = 104,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,383.83/283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.39

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