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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.63, 608.85 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.63, 608.85 and 233.15 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.63 : 608.85 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.63/608.85 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.63x = 608.85 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.63x = 141,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,953.38/406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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