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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.21, 608.88 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.21, 608.88 and 232.50 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.21 : 608.88 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.21/608.88 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.21x = 608.88 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.21x = 141,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,564.60/406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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