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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 392.43 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 392.43 and 215.13 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 392.43 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/392.43 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 392.43 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 84,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,423.47/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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