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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 426.78 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 426.78 and 207.11 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 426.78 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/426.78 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 426.78 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 88,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,388.27/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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