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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 425.43 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 425.43 and 242.97 is: 364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 425.43 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/425.43 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 425.43 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 103,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,364.60/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.00

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