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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 602.06 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 602.06 and 230.25 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 602.06 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/602.06 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 602.06 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 138,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,624.32/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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