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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 426.03 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 426.03 and 223.34 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 426.03 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/426.03 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 426.03 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 95,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,149.54/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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