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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.26, 392.14 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.26, 392.14 and 234.55 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.26 : 392.14 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.26/392.14 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.26x = 392.14 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.26x = 91,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,975.01/284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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