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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.46, 613.05 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.46, 613.05 and 235.30 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.46 : 613.05 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.46/613.05 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.46x = 613.05 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.46x = 144,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,250.67/408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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