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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.64, 606.42 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.64, 606.42 and 232.76 is: 349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.64 : 606.42 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.64/606.42 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.64x = 606.42 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.64x = 141,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,150.32/403.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.69

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