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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 425.16 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 425.16 and 244.98 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 425.16 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/425.16 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 425.16 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 104,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,155.70/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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