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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.81, 427.63 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.81, 427.63 and 249.17 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.81 : 427.63 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.81/427.63 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.81x = 427.63 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.81x = 106,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,552.57/284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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