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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 488.22 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 488.22 and 284.14 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 488.22 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/488.22 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 488.22 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 138,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,722.83/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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