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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 392.50 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 392.50 and 229.32 is: 316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 392.50 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/392.50 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 392.50 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 90,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,008.10/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.26

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