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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.67, 423.45 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.67, 423.45 and 245.39 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.67 : 423.45 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.67/423.45 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.67x = 423.45 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.67x = 103,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,910.40/283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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