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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 392.30 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 392.30 and 245.01 is: 338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 392.30 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/392.30 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 392.30 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 96,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,116.20/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.09

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