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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.11, 611.27 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.11, 611.27 and 233.97 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.11 : 611.27 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.11/611.27 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.11x = 611.27 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.11x = 143,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,018.84/407.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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