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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.06, 427.12 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.06, 427.12 and 232.73 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.06 : 427.12 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.06/427.12 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.06x = 427.12 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.06x = 99,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,400.34/285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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