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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 426.88 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 426.88 and 156.80 is: 235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 426.88 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/426.88 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 426.88 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 66,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,934.78/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.02

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