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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 612.23 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 612.23 and 235.10 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 612.23 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/612.23 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 612.23 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 143,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,935.63/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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