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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.70 and 230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.70 and 230.63 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.70 = 230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.70 = 230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.70 × 230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 146,378.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,378.26/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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