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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 425.69 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 425.69 and 244.86 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 425.69 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/425.69 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 425.69 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 104,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,234.45/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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