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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 609.54 and 233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 609.54 and 233.05 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 609.54 = 233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/609.54 = 233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 609.54 × 233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 142,053.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,053.30/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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