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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.48, 426.72 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.48, 426.72 and 157.04 is: 235.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.48 : 426.72 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.48/426.72 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.48x = 426.72 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.48x = 67,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,012.11/284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.56

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