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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 392.33 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 392.33 and 214.73 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 392.33 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/392.33 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 392.33 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 84,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,243.66/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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