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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.05, 424.99 and 247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.05, 424.99 and 247.33 is: 370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.05 : 424.99 = 247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.05/424.99 = 247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.05x = 424.99 × 247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.05x = 105,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,112.78/284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.05

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