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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.64, 563.90 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.64, 563.90 and 234.02 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.64 : 563.90 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.64/563.90 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.64x = 563.90 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.64x = 131,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,963.88/408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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