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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.21 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.21 and 230.30 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.21 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.21 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.21 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 146,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,058.56/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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