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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.61, 563.88 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.61, 563.88 and 231.57 is: 319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.61 : 563.88 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.61/563.88 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.61x = 563.88 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.61x = 130,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,577.69/408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.57

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