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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 427.50 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 427.50 and 230.37 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 427.50 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/427.50 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 427.50 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 98,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,483.18/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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