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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 391.98 and 240.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 391.98 and 240.84 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 391.98 = 240.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/391.98 = 240.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 391.98 × 240.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 94,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,404.46/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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