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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.37, 603.56 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.37, 603.56 and 231.25 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.37 : 603.56 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.37/603.56 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.37x = 603.56 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.37x = 139,573.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,573.25/402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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