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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.60, 426.81 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.60, 426.81 and 230.15 is: 343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.60 : 426.81 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.60/426.81 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.60x = 426.81 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.60x = 98,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,228.19/285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.94

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