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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.62, 392.61 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.62, 392.61 and 218.44 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.62 : 392.61 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.62/392.61 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.62x = 392.61 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.62x = 85,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,761.73/284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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