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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 635.94 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 635.94 and 228.67 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 635.94 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/635.94 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 635.94 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 145,418.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,418.04/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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