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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 608.81 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 608.81 and 234.75 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 608.81 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/608.81 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 608.81 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 142,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,916.97/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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