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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.11, 391.71 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.11, 391.71 and 231.60 is: 319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.11 : 391.71 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.11/391.71 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.11x = 391.71 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.11x = 90,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,720.04/284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.31

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