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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 426.48 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 426.48 and 154.41 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 426.48 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/426.48 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 426.48 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 65,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,852.78/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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