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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.23, 426.36 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.23, 426.36 and 78.82 is: 118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.23 : 426.36 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.23/426.36 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.23x = 426.36 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.23x = 33,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,607.32/284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.24

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