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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.73, 426.16 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.73, 426.16 and 154.42 is: 231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.73 : 426.16 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.73/426.16 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.73x = 426.16 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.73x = 65,807.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,807.35/284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.12

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