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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.46, 392.75 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.46, 392.75 and 219.12 is: 302.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.46 : 392.75 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.46/392.75 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.46x = 392.75 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.46x = 86,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,059.38/284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.54

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