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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 391.56 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 391.56 and 221.68 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 391.56 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/391.56 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 391.56 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 86,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,801.02/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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