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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.39, 425.59 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.39, 425.59 and 211.12 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.39 : 425.59 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.39/425.59 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.39x = 425.59 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.39x = 89,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,848.97/284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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