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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.73, 428.76 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.73, 428.76 and 228.15 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.73 : 428.76 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.73/428.76 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.73x = 428.76 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.73x = 97,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,821.59/285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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