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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.50, 609.27 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.50, 609.27 and 233.10 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.50 : 609.27 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.50/609.27 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.50x = 609.27 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.50x = 142,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,020.84/406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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