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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 607.97 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 607.97 and 231.98 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 607.97 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/607.97 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 607.97 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 141,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,032.68/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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