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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.10, 606.54 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.10, 606.54 and 231 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.10 : 606.54 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.10/606.54 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.10x = 606.54 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.10x = 140,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,110.74/404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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