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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.32, 393.12 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.32, 393.12 and 233.44 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.32 : 393.12 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.32/393.12 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.32x = 393.12 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.32x = 91,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,769.93/284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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