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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.22, 426.50 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.22, 426.50 and 154.23 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.22 : 426.50 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.22/426.50 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.22x = 426.50 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.22x = 65,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,779.10/284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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