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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.74, 394.74 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.74, 394.74 and 244.72 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.74 : 394.74 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.74/394.74 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.74x = 394.74 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.74x = 96,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,600.77/285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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