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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.63, 611.85 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.63, 611.85 and 235.14 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.63 : 611.85 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.63/611.85 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.63x = 611.85 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.63x = 143,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,870.41/408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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