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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 392.90 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 392.90 and 229.08 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 392.90 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/392.90 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 392.90 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 90,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,004.39/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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