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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.42, 755.49 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.42, 755.49 and 230.13 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.42 : 755.49 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.42/755.49 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.42x = 755.49 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.42x = 173,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,860.91/504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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