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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.27, 608.50 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.27, 608.50 and 232.13 is: 348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.27 : 608.50 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.27/608.50 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.27x = 608.50 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.27x = 141,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,250.16/405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.54

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