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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 391.62 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 391.62 and 214.40 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 391.62 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/391.62 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 391.62 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 83,961.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,961.37/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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