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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.96, 394.37 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.96, 394.37 and 241.91 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.96 : 394.37 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.96/394.37 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.96x = 394.37 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.96x = 95,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,400.07/285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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