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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 426.78 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 426.78 and 212.58 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 426.78 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/426.78 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 426.78 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 90,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,724.89/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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