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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 608.45 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 608.45 and 232.75 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 608.45 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/608.45 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 608.45 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 141,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,614.22/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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