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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 611.33 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 611.33 and 234.24 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 611.33 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/611.33 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 611.33 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 143,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,196.77/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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