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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.37, 605.33 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.37, 605.33 and 230.72 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.37 : 605.33 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.37/605.33 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.37x = 605.33 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.37x = 139,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,661.74/404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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