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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 635.39 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 635.39 and 228.94 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 635.39 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/635.39 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 635.39 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 145,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,469.17/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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