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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 392.54 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 392.54 and 235.64 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 392.54 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/392.54 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 392.54 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 92,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,498.13/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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