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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 426.30 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 426.30 and 101.58 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 426.30 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/426.30 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 426.30 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 43,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303.55/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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