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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 423.72 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 423.72 and 228.72 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 423.72 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/423.72 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 423.72 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 96,913.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,913.24/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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