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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 393.12 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 393.12 and 241.02 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 393.12 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/393.12 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 393.12 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 94,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,749.78/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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