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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.05, 426.16 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.05, 426.16 and 235.08 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.05 : 426.16 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.05/426.16 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.05x = 426.16 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.05x = 100,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,178.39/284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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