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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 426.47 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 426.47 and 181.49 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 426.47 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/426.47 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 426.47 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 77,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,401.56/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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