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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.43, 391.53 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.43, 391.53 and 247.44 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.43 : 391.53 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.43/391.53 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.43x = 391.53 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.43x = 96,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,880.18/284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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