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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.60, 428.49 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.60, 428.49 and 234.48 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.60 : 428.49 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.60/428.49 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.60x = 428.49 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.60x = 100,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,472.34/285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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