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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 427.56 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 427.56 and 228.24 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 427.56 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/427.56 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 427.56 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 97,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,586.29/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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