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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 426.72 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 426.72 and 271.15 is: 407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 426.72 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/426.72 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 426.72 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 115,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,703.55/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.11

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