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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 392.33 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 392.33 and 159.98 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 392.33 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/392.33 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 392.33 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 62,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763.39/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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