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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 425.83 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 425.83 and 244.12 is: 364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 425.83 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/425.83 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 425.83 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 103,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,953.62/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.60

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