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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 426.24 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 426.24 and 243.48 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 426.24 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/426.24 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 426.24 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 103,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,780.92/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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