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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.86 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.86 and 228.15 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.86 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.86 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.86 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 144,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,843.31/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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