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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 426.52 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 426.52 and 238.98 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 426.52 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/426.52 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 426.52 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 101,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,929.75/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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