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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.94, 564.36 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.94, 564.36 and 234.34 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.94 : 564.36 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.94/564.36 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.94x = 564.36 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.94x = 132,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,249.83/408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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