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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 392.15 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 392.15 and 159.84 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 392.15 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/392.15 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 392.15 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 62,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,680.46/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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