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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 632.76 and 230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 632.76 and 230.69 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 632.76 = 230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/632.76 = 230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 632.76 × 230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 145,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,968.24/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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