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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 611.66 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 611.66 and 234.89 is: 352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 611.66 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/611.66 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 611.66 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 143,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,672.82/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.05

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