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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.43 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.43 and 248.18 is: 371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.43 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.43 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.43 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 105,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,831.40/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.82

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