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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 610.62 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 610.62 and 233.67 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 610.62 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/610.62 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 610.62 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 142,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,683.58/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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