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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 425.51 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 425.51 and 218.62 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 425.51 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/425.51 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 425.51 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 93,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,022.86/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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