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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 391.77 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 391.77 and 242.80 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 391.77 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/391.77 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 391.77 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 95,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,120.78/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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