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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.33, 426.52 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.33, 426.52 and 78.88 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.33 : 426.52 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.33/426.52 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.33x = 426.52 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.33x = 33,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643.90/284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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