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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.54, 634.78 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.54, 634.78 and 228.50 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.54 : 634.78 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.54/634.78 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.54x = 634.78 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.54x = 145,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,047.23/423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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