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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 564.36 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 564.36 and 234.30 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 564.36 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/564.36 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 564.36 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 132,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,229.55/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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