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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.36, 609.10 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.36, 609.10 and 232.65 is: 348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.36 : 609.10 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.36/609.10 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.36x = 609.10 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.36x = 141,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,707.12/406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.72

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