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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.33, 606.08 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.33, 606.08 and 230.78 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.33 : 606.08 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.33/606.08 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.33x = 606.08 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.33x = 139,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,873.23/404.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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