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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.91, 564.27 and 231.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.91, 564.27 and 231.91 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.91 : 564.27 = 231.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.91/564.27 = 231.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.91x = 564.27 × 231.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.91x = 130,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,860.15/408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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