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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.23, 392.11 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.23, 392.11 and 225.24 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.23 : 392.11 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.23/392.11 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.23x = 392.11 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.23x = 88,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,318.86/284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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