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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 427.38 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 427.38 and 238.90 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 427.38 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/427.38 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 427.38 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 102,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,101.08/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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