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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 393.46 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 393.46 and 211.68 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 393.46 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/393.46 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 393.46 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 83,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,287.08/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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