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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 423.29 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 423.29 and 231.47 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 423.29 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/423.29 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 423.29 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 97,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,977.78/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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