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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 610.17 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 610.17 and 233.85 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 610.17 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/610.17 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 610.17 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 142,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,688.25/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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