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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.19, 609.39 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.19, 609.39 and 233.06 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.19 : 609.39 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.19/609.39 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.19x = 609.39 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.19x = 142,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,021.39/406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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