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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.44, 426.90 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.44, 426.90 and 156.28 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.44 : 426.90 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.44/426.90 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.44x = 426.90 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.44x = 66,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,715.93/284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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