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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 426.67 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 426.67 and 203.24 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 426.67 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/426.67 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 426.67 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 86,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,716.97/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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