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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 426.50 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 426.50 and 238.80 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 426.50 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/426.50 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 426.50 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 101,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,848.20/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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