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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 563.56 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 563.56 and 231.37 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 563.56 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/563.56 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 563.56 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 130,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,388.89/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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