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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 634.56 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 634.56 and 231.08 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 634.56 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/634.56 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 634.56 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 146,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,634.12/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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