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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.71, 634.07 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.71, 634.07 and 230.33 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.71 : 634.07 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.71/634.07 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.71x = 634.07 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.71x = 146,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,044.19/422.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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