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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.02, 426.07 and 154.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.02, 426.07 and 154.01 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.02 : 426.07 = 154.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.02/426.07 = 154.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.02x = 426.07 × 154.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.02x = 65,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,619.04/284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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