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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.61, 607.52 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.61, 607.52 and 231.47 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.61 : 607.52 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.61/607.52 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.61x = 607.52 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.61x = 140,622.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,622.65/404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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