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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 426.42 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 426.42 and 212.33 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 426.42 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/426.42 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 426.42 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 90,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,541.76/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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