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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 394.47 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 394.47 and 244.37 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 394.47 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/394.47 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 394.47 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 96,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,397.62/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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