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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 607.67 and 231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 607.67 and 231.81 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 607.67 = 231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/607.67 = 231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 607.67 × 231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 140,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,862.82/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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