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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.60, 610.48 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.60, 610.48 and 234 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.60 : 610.48 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.60/610.48 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.60x = 610.48 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.60x = 142,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,852.32/407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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