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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 484.71 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 484.71 and 284.99 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 484.71 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/484.71 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 484.71 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 138,137.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,137.50/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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