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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 635.31 and 228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 635.31 and 228.49 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 635.31 = 228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/635.31 = 228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 635.31 × 228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 145,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,160.39/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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