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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 609.17 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 609.17 and 232.71 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 609.17 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/609.17 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 609.17 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 141,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,760.38/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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