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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.89, 426.91 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.89, 426.91 and 219.66 is: 329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.89 : 426.91 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.89/426.91 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.89x = 426.91 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.89x = 93,772.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,772.92/284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.16

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