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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 607.60 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 607.60 and 231.65 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 607.60 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/607.60 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 607.60 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 140,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,750.54/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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