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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 607.34 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 607.34 and 231.33 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 607.34 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/607.34 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 607.34 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 140,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,495.96/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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