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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 426.88 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 426.88 and 226.78 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 426.88 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/426.88 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 426.88 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 96,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,807.85/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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