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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 391.48 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 391.48 and 232.01 is: 319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 391.48 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/391.48 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 391.48 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 90,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,825.94/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.16

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