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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.05, 425.25 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.05, 425.25 and 226.36 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.05 : 425.25 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.05/425.25 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.05x = 425.25 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.05x = 96,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,259.59/284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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