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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 393.15 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 393.15 and 243.80 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 393.15 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/393.15 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 393.15 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 95,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,849.97/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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