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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.96, 757.23 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.96, 757.23 and 230.98 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.96 : 757.23 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.96/757.23 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.96x = 757.23 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.96x = 174,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,904.99/504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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