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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 427.38 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 427.38 and 230.68 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 427.38 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/427.38 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 427.38 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 98,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,588.02/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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