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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 426.24 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 426.24 and 162.24 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 426.24 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/426.24 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 426.24 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 69,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,153.18/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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