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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.23, 426.35 and 156.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.23, 426.35 and 156.79 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.23 : 426.35 = 156.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.23/426.35 = 156.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.23x = 426.35 × 156.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.23x = 66,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,847.42/284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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