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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.14, 602.67 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.14, 602.67 and 230.26 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.14 : 602.67 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.14/602.67 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.14x = 602.67 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.14x = 138,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,770.79/401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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