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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 635.52 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 635.52 and 229.07 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 635.52 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/635.52 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 635.52 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 145,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,575.39/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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