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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 634.44 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 634.44 and 230.48 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 634.44 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/634.44 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 634.44 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 146,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,225.73/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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