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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.70, 609.60 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.70, 609.60 and 233.45 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.70 : 609.60 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.70/609.60 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.70x = 609.60 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.70x = 142,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,311.12/406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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