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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 634.74 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 634.74 and 228.03 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 634.74 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/634.74 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 634.74 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 144,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,739.76/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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