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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 391.36 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 391.36 and 267.15 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 391.36 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/391.36 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 391.36 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 104,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,551.82/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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