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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 426.24 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 426.24 and 110.88 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 426.24 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/426.24 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 426.24 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 47,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261.49/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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