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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 425.88 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 425.88 and 239.10 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 425.88 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/425.88 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 425.88 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 101,827.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,827.91/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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