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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.34, 605.58 and 230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.34, 605.58 and 230.35 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.34 : 605.58 = 230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.34/605.58 = 230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.34x = 605.58 × 230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.34x = 139,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,495.35/403.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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