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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 605.12 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 605.12 and 230.28 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 605.12 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/605.12 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 605.12 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 139,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,345.88/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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