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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.46, 393.54 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.46, 393.54 and 243.84 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.46 : 393.54 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.46/393.54 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.46x = 393.54 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.46x = 95,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,960.79/285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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