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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.97, 605.38 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.97, 605.38 and 230.28 is: 345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.97 : 605.38 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.97/605.38 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.97x = 605.38 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.97x = 139,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,406.91/403.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.09

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