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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 390.48 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 390.48 and 242.10 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 390.48 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/390.48 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 390.48 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 94,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,535.21/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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