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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 634.71 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 634.71 and 228.58 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 634.71 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/634.71 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 634.71 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 145,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,082.01/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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