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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.19, 427.79 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.19, 427.79 and 241.45 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.19 : 427.79 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.19/427.79 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.19x = 427.79 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.19x = 103,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,289.43/285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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