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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 607.94 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 607.94 and 231.44 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 607.94 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/607.94 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 607.94 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 140,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,701.63/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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