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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 394.38 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 394.38 and 244.50 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 394.38 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/394.38 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 394.38 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 96,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,425.91/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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