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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 424.17 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 424.17 and 240.66 is: 359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 424.17 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/424.17 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 424.17 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 102,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,080.75/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.96

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