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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.29, 392.32 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.29, 392.32 and 158.25 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.29 : 392.32 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.29/392.32 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.29x = 392.32 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.29x = 62,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,084.24/284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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