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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.06, 392.33 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.06, 392.33 and 232.22 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 392.33 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/392.33 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 392.33 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 91,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,106.87/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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