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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 392.11 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 392.11 and 244.21 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 392.11 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/392.11 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 392.11 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 95,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,757.18/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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