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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 427.33 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 427.33 and 154.79 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 427.33 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/427.33 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 427.33 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 66,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,146.41/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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