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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 392.52 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 392.52 and 225.52 is: 311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 392.52 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/392.52 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 392.52 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 88,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,521.11/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.54

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