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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 426.08 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 426.08 and 229.68 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 426.08 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/426.08 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 426.08 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 97,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,862.05/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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