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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.35, 426.29 and 238.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.35, 426.29 and 238.79 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.35 : 426.29 = 238.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.35/426.29 = 238.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.35x = 426.29 × 238.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.35x = 101,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,793.79/284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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