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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 607.77 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 607.77 and 232.47 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 607.77 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/607.77 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 607.77 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 141,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,288.29/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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