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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 425.93 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 425.93 and 230.43 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 425.93 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/425.93 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 425.93 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 98,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,145.90/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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