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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409, 564.46 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409, 564.46 and 234.36 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409 : 564.46 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409/564.46 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409x = 564.46 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409x = 132,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,286.85/409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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