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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 392.22 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 392.22 and 180.84 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 392.22 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/392.22 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 392.22 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 70,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,929.06/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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