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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 425.49 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 425.49 and 240.87 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 425.49 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/425.49 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 425.49 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 102,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,487.78/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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