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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 394.25 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 394.25 and 243.71 is: 336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 394.25 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/394.25 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 394.25 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 96,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,080.70/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.15

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