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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.74, 393.84 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.74, 393.84 and 244.30 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.74 : 393.84 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.74/393.84 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.74x = 393.84 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.74x = 96,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,215.11/285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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