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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.83, 427.55 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.83, 427.55 and 231.37 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.83 : 427.55 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.83/427.55 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.83x = 427.55 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.83x = 98,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,920.02/284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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