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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.62, 607.05 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.62, 607.05 and 233.50 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.62 : 607.05 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.62/607.05 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.62x = 607.05 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.62x = 141,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,746.18/404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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