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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 392.93 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 392.93 and 219.31 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 392.93 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/392.93 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 392.93 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 86,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,172.38/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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