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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 757.23 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 757.23 and 230.71 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 757.23 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/757.23 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 757.23 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 174,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,700.53/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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