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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 426.42 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 426.42 and 231 is: 345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 426.42 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/426.42 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 426.42 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 98,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,503.02/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.84

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