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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 426.78 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 426.78 and 122.22 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 426.78 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/426.78 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 426.78 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 52,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161.05/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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