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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 427.60 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 427.60 and 156.32 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 427.60 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/427.60 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 427.60 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 66,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842.43/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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