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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 392.36 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 392.36 and 229.35 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 392.36 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/392.36 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 392.36 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 89,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,986.62/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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