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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.57, 392.81 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.57, 392.81 and 219.26 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.57 : 392.81 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.57/392.81 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.57x = 392.81 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.57x = 86,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,127.52/284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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