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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 392.22 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 392.22 and 241.08 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 392.22 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/392.22 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 392.22 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 94,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,556.40/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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