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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 634.44 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 634.44 and 228.02 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 634.44 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/634.44 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 634.44 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 144,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,665.01/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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