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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 425.91 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 425.91 and 233.22 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 425.91 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/425.91 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 425.91 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 99,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,330.73/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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