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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 426.17 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 426.17 and 244.18 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 426.17 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/426.17 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 426.17 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 104,062.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,062.19/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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