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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.15, 392.40 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.15, 392.40 and 268.81 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.15 : 392.40 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.15/392.40 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.15x = 392.40 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.15x = 105,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,479.70/284.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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