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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 390.27 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 390.27 and 232.20 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 390.27 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/390.27 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 390.27 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 90,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,620.69/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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