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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 427 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 427 and 147.32 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 427 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/427 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 427 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 62,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,905.64/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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