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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 601.68 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 601.68 and 230.08 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 601.68 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/601.68 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 601.68 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 138,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,434.53/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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