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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 428.63 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 428.63 and 231.66 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 428.63 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/428.63 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 428.63 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 99,295.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,295.27/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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