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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 611.52 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 611.52 and 234.60 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 611.52 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/611.52 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 611.52 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 143,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,462.59/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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