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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 426.47 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 426.47 and 156.09 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 426.47 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/426.47 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 426.47 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 66,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,566.92/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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