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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 426.30 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 426.30 and 219.18 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 426.30 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/426.30 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 426.30 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 93,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,436.43/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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