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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 427.16 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 427.16 and 243.28 is: 365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 427.16 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/427.16 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 427.16 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 103,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,919.48/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.55

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