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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 424.50 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 424.50 and 228.74 is: 342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 424.50 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/424.50 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 424.50 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 97,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,100.13/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.60

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