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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 425.48 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 425.48 and 245.61 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 425.48 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/425.48 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 425.48 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 104,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,500.91/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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