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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.45, 392.24 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.45, 392.24 and 234.63 is: 323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.45 : 392.24 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.45/392.24 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.45x = 392.24 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.45x = 92,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,031.86/284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.55

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