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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 425.48 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 425.48 and 248.44 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 425.48 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/425.48 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 425.48 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 105,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,706.25/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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