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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 392.45 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 392.45 and 266.81 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 392.45 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/392.45 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 392.45 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 104,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,709.58/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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