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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.83, 634.25 and 230.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.83, 634.25 and 230.59 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.83 : 634.25 = 230.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.83/634.25 = 230.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.83x = 634.25 × 230.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.83x = 146,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,251.71/422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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