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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.17, 391.99 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.17, 391.99 and 236.79 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.17 : 391.99 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.17/391.99 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.17x = 391.99 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.17x = 92,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,819.31/284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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