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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 426.92 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 426.92 and 230.60 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 426.92 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/426.92 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 426.92 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 98,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,447.75/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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