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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 426.32 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 426.32 and 78.79 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 426.32 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/426.32 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 426.32 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 33,588.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,588.29/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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