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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 426.86 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 426.86 and 207.34 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 426.86 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/426.86 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 426.86 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 88,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,505.15/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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