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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 392.43 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 392.43 and 218.16 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 392.43 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/392.43 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 392.43 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 85,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,612.53/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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