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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 423.99 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 423.99 and 228.96 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 423.99 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/423.99 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 423.99 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 97,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,076.75/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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