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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 426.81 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 426.81 and 113.50 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 426.81 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/426.81 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 426.81 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 48,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,442.94/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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