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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 426.04 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 426.04 and 162.48 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 426.04 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/426.04 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 426.04 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 69,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,222.98/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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