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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.23, 392.07 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.23, 392.07 and 237.84 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.23 : 392.07 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.23/392.07 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.23x = 392.07 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.23x = 93,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,247.34/284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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