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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 633.60 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 633.60 and 230.40 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 633.60 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/633.60 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 633.60 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 145,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,981.44/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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