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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.44, 426.87 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.44, 426.87 and 122.23 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.44 : 426.87 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.44/426.87 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.44x = 426.87 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.44x = 52,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,176.32/284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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