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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 635.25 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 635.25 and 228.34 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 635.25 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/635.25 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 635.25 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 145,049.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,049.35/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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