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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 610.32 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 610.32 and 233.52 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 610.32 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/610.32 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 610.32 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 142,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,521.93/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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