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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 608.39 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 608.39 and 234.50 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 608.39 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/608.39 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 608.39 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 142,667.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,667.46/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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