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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 426.83 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 426.83 and 102.24 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 426.83 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/426.83 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 426.83 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 43,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,638.59/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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