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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 426.59 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 426.59 and 227.04 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 426.59 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/426.59 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 426.59 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 96,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,853.56/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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