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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 424.76 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 424.76 and 240.34 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 424.76 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/424.76 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 424.76 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 102,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,086.82/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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