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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 425.40 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 425.40 and 219.52 is: 329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 425.40 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/425.40 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 425.40 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 93,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,383.81/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.28

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