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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 426.51 and 220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 426.51 and 220.19 is: 329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 426.51 = 220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/426.51 = 220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 426.51 × 220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 93,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,911.10/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.63

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