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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.71, 564.06 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.71, 564.06 and 234.08 is: 323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.71 : 564.06 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.71/564.06 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.71x = 564.06 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.71x = 132,035.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,035.16/408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.05

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