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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 424.68 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 424.68 and 243.18 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 424.68 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/424.68 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 424.68 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 103,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,273.68/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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