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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.15, 601.89 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.15, 601.89 and 234.44 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.15 : 601.89 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.15/601.89 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.15x = 601.89 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.15x = 141,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,104.08/401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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