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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 634.04 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 634.04 and 228.14 is: 341.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 634.04 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/634.04 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 634.04 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 144,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,649.89/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.85

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