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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 392.47 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 392.47 and 160.06 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 392.47 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/392.47 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 392.47 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 62,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,817.37/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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