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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 427.22 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 427.22 and 219.74 is: 329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 427.22 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/427.22 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 427.22 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 93,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,878.12/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.77

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