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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 607.13 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 607.13 and 231.53 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 607.13 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/607.13 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 607.13 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 140,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,570.91/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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