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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.84, 391.30 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.84, 391.30 and 242.82 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.84 : 391.30 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.84/391.30 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.84x = 391.30 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.84x = 95,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,014.86/283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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