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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 635.08 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 635.08 and 230.88 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 635.08 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/635.08 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 635.08 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 146,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,627.27/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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