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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 608.36 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 608.36 and 232.41 is: 348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 608.36 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/608.36 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 608.36 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 141,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,387.79/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.62

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