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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.44, 608.24 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.44, 608.24 and 232.31 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.44 : 608.24 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.44/608.24 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.44x = 608.24 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.44x = 141,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,299.07/405.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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