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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.91, 394.26 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.91, 394.26 and 244.60 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.91 : 394.26 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.91/394.26 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.91x = 394.26 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.91x = 96,437.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,437.59/285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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