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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 607.27 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 607.27 and 231.48 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 607.27 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/607.27 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 607.27 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 140,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,570.86/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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