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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 425.70 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 425.70 and 212.28 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 425.70 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/425.70 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 425.70 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 90,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,367.60/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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