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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 608.59 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 608.59 and 232.76 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 608.59 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/608.59 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 608.59 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 141,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,655.41/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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