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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 607.29 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 607.29 and 231.61 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 607.29 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/607.29 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 607.29 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 140,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,654.44/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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