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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 424.21 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 424.21 and 240.90 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 424.21 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/424.21 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 424.21 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 102,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,192.19/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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