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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.38, 563.52 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.38, 563.52 and 231.32 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.38 : 563.52 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.38/563.52 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.38x = 563.52 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.38x = 130,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,352.37/408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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