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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 425.49 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 425.49 and 242.43 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 425.49 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/425.49 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 425.49 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 103,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,151.54/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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