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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 393.38 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 393.38 and 232.44 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 393.38 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/393.38 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 393.38 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 91,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,437.25/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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