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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 393.23 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 393.23 and 243.84 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 393.23 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/393.23 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 393.23 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 95,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,883.98/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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