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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.05, 426.21 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.05, 426.21 and 154.04 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.05 : 426.21 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.05/426.21 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.05x = 426.21 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.05x = 65,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,652.62/284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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