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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 635.49 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 635.49 and 228.83 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 635.49 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/635.49 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 635.49 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 145,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,416.00/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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