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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 610.24 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 610.24 and 236.20 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 610.24 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/610.24 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 610.24 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 144,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,138.69/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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