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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.61, 606.02 and 230.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.61, 606.02 and 230.47 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.61 : 606.02 = 230.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.61/606.02 = 230.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.61x = 606.02 × 230.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.61x = 139,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,669.43/403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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