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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.02, 392.08 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.02, 392.08 and 214.11 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.02 : 392.08 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.02/392.08 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.02x = 392.08 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.02x = 83,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,946.16/284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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