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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 392.38 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 392.38 and 214.62 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 392.38 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/392.38 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 392.38 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 84,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,212.60/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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