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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 426.86 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 426.86 and 229.61 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 426.86 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/426.86 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 426.86 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 98,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,010.18/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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