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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 393.18 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 393.18 and 255.26 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 393.18 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/393.18 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 393.18 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 100,363.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,363.13/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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