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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 427.80 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 427.80 and 230.40 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 427.80 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/427.80 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 427.80 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 98,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,565.12/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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