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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 462.38 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 462.38 and 284.14 is: 425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 462.38 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/462.38 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 462.38 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 131,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,380.65/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.95

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