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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 426.12 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 426.12 and 245.22 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 426.12 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/426.12 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 426.12 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 104,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,493.15/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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