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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 612.71 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 612.71 and 235.31 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 612.71 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/612.71 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 612.71 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 144,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,174.31/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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