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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 423.34 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 423.34 and 231.34 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 423.34 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/423.34 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 423.34 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 97,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,935.48/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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