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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 563.12 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 563.12 and 231.04 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 563.12 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/563.12 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 563.12 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 130,103.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,103.24/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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