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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.73, 426.49 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.73, 426.49 and 207.32 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.73 : 426.49 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.73/426.49 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.73x = 426.49 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.73x = 88,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,419.91/284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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