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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 425.88 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 425.88 and 147.24 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 425.88 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/425.88 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 425.88 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 62,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,706.57/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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