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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.43, 563.62 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.43, 563.62 and 231.39 is: 319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.43 : 563.62 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.43/563.62 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.43x = 563.62 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.43x = 130,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,416.03/408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.31

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