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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.36, 604.08 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.36, 604.08 and 232 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.36 : 604.08 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.36/604.08 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.36x = 604.08 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.36x = 140,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,146.56/403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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