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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.15, 633.22 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.15, 633.22 and 230.99 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.15 : 633.22 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.15/633.22 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.15x = 633.22 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.15x = 146,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,264.32/422.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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