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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 606.87 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 606.87 and 231.72 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 606.87 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/606.87 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 606.87 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 140,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,623.92/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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