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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 426.54 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 426.54 and 203.52 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 426.54 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/426.54 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 426.54 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 86,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,809.42/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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