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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.99, 391.40 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.99, 391.40 and 244.54 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.99 : 391.40 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.99/391.40 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.99x = 391.40 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.99x = 95,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,711.73/283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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