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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.03, 611.49 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.03, 611.49 and 234.75 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.03 : 611.49 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.03/611.49 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.03x = 611.49 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.03x = 143,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,547.28/408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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