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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 607.11 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 607.11 and 231.55 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 607.11 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/607.11 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 607.11 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 140,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,576.32/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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