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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 427.19 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 427.19 and 238.63 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 427.19 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/427.19 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 427.19 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 101,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,940.35/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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