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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 426.31 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 426.31 and 89.22 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 426.31 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/426.31 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 426.31 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 38,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035.38/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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