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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.52 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.52 and 228.04 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.52 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.52 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.52 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 144,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,695.94/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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