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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 425.87 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 425.87 and 215.66 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 425.87 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/425.87 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 425.87 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 91,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,839.92/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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