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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 604.98 and 230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 604.98 and 230.12 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 604.98 = 230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/604.98 = 230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 604.98 × 230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 139,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,218.00/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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