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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 425.81 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 425.81 and 215.43 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 425.81 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/425.81 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 425.81 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 91,731.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,731.17/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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