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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 635.76 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 635.76 and 228.67 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 635.76 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/635.76 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 635.76 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 145,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,377.65/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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