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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 429.37 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 429.37 and 231.29 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 429.37 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/429.37 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 429.37 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 99,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,307.83/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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