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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.58 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.58 and 219.06 is: 302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.58 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.58 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.58 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 85,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,998.57/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.10

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