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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.67, 391.25 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.67, 391.25 and 244.25 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.67 : 391.25 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.67/391.25 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.67x = 391.25 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.67x = 95,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,562.81/283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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