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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.69, 564.03 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.69, 564.03 and 234 is: 322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.69 : 564.03 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.69/564.03 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.69x = 564.03 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.69x = 131,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,983.02/408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.94

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