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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 425.19 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 425.19 and 246.12 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 425.19 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/425.19 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 425.19 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 104,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,647.76/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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