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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.09, 393.15 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.09, 393.15 and 243.78 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.09 : 393.15 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.09/393.15 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.09x = 393.15 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.09x = 95,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,842.11/285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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