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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 657.78 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 657.78 and 230.55 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 657.78 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/657.78 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 657.78 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 151,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,651.18/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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