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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 391.19 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 391.19 and 244.35 is: 337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 391.19 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/391.19 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 391.19 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 95,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,587.28/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.01

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