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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 426.08 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 426.08 and 147.20 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 426.08 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/426.08 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 426.08 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 62,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,718.98/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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