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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 393.12 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 393.12 and 236.03 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 393.12 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/393.12 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 393.12 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 92,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,786.15/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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