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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 392.14 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 392.14 and 244.90 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 392.14 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/392.14 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 392.14 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 96,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,034.78/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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