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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.85, 427.78 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.85, 427.78 and 239.79 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.85 : 427.78 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.85/427.78 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.85x = 427.78 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.85x = 102,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,577.37/284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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