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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.67, 428.37 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.67, 428.37 and 228.07 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.67 : 428.37 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.67/428.37 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.67x = 428.37 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.67x = 97,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,698.35/285.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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