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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 425.63 and 241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 425.63 and 241.25 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 425.63 = 241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/425.63 = 241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 425.63 × 241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 102,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,681.71/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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