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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.45, 426.06 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.45, 426.06 and 147.20 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.45 : 426.06 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.45/426.06 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.45x = 426.06 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.45x = 62,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,713.90/284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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