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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.89, 392.96 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.89, 392.96 and 242.77 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.89 : 392.96 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.89/392.96 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.89x = 392.96 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.89x = 95,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,395.72/284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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