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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 425.67 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 425.67 and 241.66 is: 361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 425.67 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/425.67 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 425.67 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 102,867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,867.41/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.46

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