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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.18, 605.83 and 230.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.18, 605.83 and 230.47 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.18 : 605.83 = 230.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.18/605.83 = 230.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.18x = 605.83 × 230.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.18x = 139,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,625.98/404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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