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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.32, 427.66 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.32, 427.66 and 234.07 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.32 : 427.66 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.32/427.66 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.32x = 427.66 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.32x = 100,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,100.72/285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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