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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 608.04 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 608.04 and 232.05 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 608.04 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/608.04 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 608.04 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 141,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,095.68/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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