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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 634.76 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 634.76 and 228.56 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 634.76 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/634.76 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 634.76 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 145,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,080.75/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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