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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 426.78 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 426.78 and 230.98 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 426.78 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/426.78 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 426.78 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 98,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,577.64/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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