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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 426.94 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 426.94 and 122.22 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 426.94 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/426.94 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 426.94 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 52,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,180.30/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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