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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.93, 564.36 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.93, 564.36 and 234.33 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.93 : 564.36 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.93/564.36 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.93x = 564.36 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.93x = 132,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,246.48/408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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