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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 563.93 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 563.93 and 231.63 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 563.93 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/563.93 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 563.93 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 130,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,623.06/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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