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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.48, 426.40 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.48, 426.40 and 176.32 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.48 : 426.40 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.48/426.40 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.48x = 426.40 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.48x = 75,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,182.85/284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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