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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 393.39 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 393.39 and 220.10 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 393.39 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/393.39 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 393.39 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 86,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,585.14/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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