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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 427.83 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 427.83 and 228.12 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 427.83 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/427.83 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 427.83 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 97,596.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,596.58/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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