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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.82, 427.92 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.82, 427.92 and 232 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.82 : 427.92 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.82/427.92 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.82x = 427.92 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.82x = 99,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,277.44/285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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