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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 392.32 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 392.32 and 275.10 is: 379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 392.32 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/392.32 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 392.32 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 107,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,927.23/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.73

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