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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 426.47 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 426.47 and 227.01 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 426.47 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/426.47 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 426.47 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 96,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,811.82/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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