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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426.57 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426.57 and 147.56 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426.57 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426.57 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426.57 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 62,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944.67/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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