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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.99, 426.24 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.99, 426.24 and 245.72 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.99 : 426.24 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.99/426.24 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.99x = 426.24 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.99x = 104,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,735.69/283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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