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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.48, 426.74 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.48, 426.74 and 147.36 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.48 : 426.74 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.48/426.74 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.48x = 426.74 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.48x = 62,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,884.41/284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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