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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 426.06 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 426.06 and 226.76 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 426.06 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/426.06 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 426.06 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 96,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,613.37/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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