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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.40, 633.78 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.40, 633.78 and 230 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.40 : 633.78 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.40/633.78 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.40x = 633.78 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.40x = 145,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,769.40/422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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