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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 564.03 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 564.03 and 234.07 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 564.03 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/564.03 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 564.03 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 132,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,022.50/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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