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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 391.61 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 391.61 and 242.45 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 391.61 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/391.61 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 391.61 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 94,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,945.55/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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