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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.74, 607.26 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.74, 607.26 and 231.30 is: 347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.74 : 607.26 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.74/607.26 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.74x = 607.26 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.74x = 140,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,459.24/404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.04

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