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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 392.45 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 392.45 and 214.58 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 392.45 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/392.45 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 392.45 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 84,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,211.83/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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