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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 612.24 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 612.24 and 235.29 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 612.24 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/612.24 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 612.24 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 144,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,053.95/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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