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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 425.31 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 425.31 and 244.54 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 425.31 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/425.31 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 425.31 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 104,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,005.31/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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