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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.53, 604.76 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.53, 604.76 and 230.25 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.53 : 604.76 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.53/604.76 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.53x = 604.76 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.53x = 139,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,244.84/403.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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