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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.56, 607.06 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.56, 607.06 and 231.35 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.56 : 607.06 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.56/607.06 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.56x = 607.06 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.56x = 140,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,442.60/404.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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