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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 428.04 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 428.04 and 227.34 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 428.04 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/428.04 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 428.04 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 97,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,310.61/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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