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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.63, 393.15 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.63, 393.15 and 244.11 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.63 : 393.15 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.63/393.15 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.63x = 393.15 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.63x = 95,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,974.24/285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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