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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 426.06 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 426.06 and 248.61 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 426.06 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/426.06 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 426.06 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 105,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,922.78/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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