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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 428.01 and 231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 428.01 and 231.67 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 428.01 = 231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/428.01 = 231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 428.01 × 231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 99,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,157.08/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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