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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 603.63 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 603.63 and 231.22 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 603.63 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/603.63 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 603.63 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 139,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,570.29/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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