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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.44, 609.10 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.44, 609.10 and 233.20 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.44 : 609.10 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.44/609.10 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.44x = 609.10 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.44x = 142,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,042.12/406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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