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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 390.72 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 390.72 and 244.32 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 390.72 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/390.72 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 390.72 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 95,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,460.71/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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