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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.23, 609.29 and 232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.23, 609.29 and 232.33 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.23 : 609.29 = 232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.23/609.29 = 232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.23x = 609.29 × 232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.23x = 141,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,555.18/406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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