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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.49, 563.68 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.49, 563.68 and 231.44 is: 319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.49 : 563.68 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.49/563.68 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.49x = 563.68 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.49x = 130,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,457.44/408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.36

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