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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.56, 426.12 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.56, 426.12 and 238.66 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.56 : 426.12 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.56/426.12 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.56x = 426.12 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.56x = 101,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,697.80/284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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