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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 426.24 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 426.24 and 210.42 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 426.24 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/426.24 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 426.24 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 89,689.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,689.42/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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