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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.43, 425.16 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.43, 425.16 and 247.59 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.43 : 425.16 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.43/425.16 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.43x = 425.16 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.43x = 105,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,265.36/284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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