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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.83, 426.01 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.83, 426.01 and 254.21 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.83 : 426.01 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.83/426.01 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.83x = 426.01 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.83x = 108,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,293.71/284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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