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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 425.99 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 425.99 and 211.34 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 425.99 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/425.99 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 425.99 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 90,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,028.73/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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