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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 424.94 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 424.94 and 247.86 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 424.94 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/424.94 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 424.94 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 105,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,324.39/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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