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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 423.99 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 423.99 and 247.44 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 423.99 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/423.99 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 423.99 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 104,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,912.09/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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