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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 392.85 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 392.85 and 218.19 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 392.85 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/392.85 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 392.85 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 85,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,715.94/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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