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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.57, 609.47 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.57, 609.47 and 233.47 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.57 : 609.47 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.57/609.47 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.57x = 609.47 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.57x = 142,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,292.96/406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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