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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 394.03 and 241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 394.03 and 241.94 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 394.03 = 241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/394.03 = 241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 394.03 × 241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 95,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,331.62/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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