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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 425.90 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 425.90 and 238.50 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 425.90 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/425.90 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 425.90 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 101,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,577.15/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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