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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.37, 608.99 and 232.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.37, 608.99 and 232.78 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.37 : 608.99 = 232.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.37/608.99 = 232.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.37x = 608.99 × 232.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.37x = 141,758.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,758.01/406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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