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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 393.12 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 393.12 and 215.04 is: 296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 393.12 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/393.12 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 393.12 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 84,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,536.52/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.99

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