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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.69, 610.14 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.69, 610.14 and 233.55 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.69 : 610.14 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.69/610.14 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.69x = 610.14 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.69x = 142,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,498.20/406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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