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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 427.23 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 427.23 and 182.22 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 427.23 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/427.23 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 427.23 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 77,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,849.85/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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