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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 425.01 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 425.01 and 248.24 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 425.01 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/425.01 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 425.01 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 105,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,504.48/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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