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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.89, 564.13 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.89, 564.13 and 231.84 is: 319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.89 : 564.13 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.89/564.13 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.89x = 564.13 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.89x = 130,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,785.08/408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.85

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