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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 428.75 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 428.75 and 242.19 is: 363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 428.75 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/428.75 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 428.75 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 103,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,837.75/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.79

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