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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 426.67 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 426.67 and 147.42 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 426.67 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/426.67 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 426.67 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 62,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,899.32/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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