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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.48, 426.72 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.48, 426.72 and 147.62 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.48 : 426.72 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.48/426.72 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.48x = 426.72 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.48x = 62,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,993.66/284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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