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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 606.99 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 606.99 and 231.53 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 606.99 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/606.99 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 606.99 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 140,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,536.39/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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