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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.85, 610.92 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.85, 610.92 and 231.93 is: 347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.85 : 610.92 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.85/610.92 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.85x = 610.92 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.85x = 141,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,690.68/407.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.41

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