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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.21, 392.23 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.21, 392.23 and 159.88 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.21 : 392.23 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.21/392.23 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.21x = 392.23 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.21x = 62,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,707.77/284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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