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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.43 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.43 and 228.27 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.43 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.43 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.43 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 145,052.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,052.84/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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