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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 392.31 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 392.31 and 268.09 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 392.31 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/392.31 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 392.31 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 105,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,173.41/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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