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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 564.56 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 564.56 and 232.04 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 564.56 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/564.56 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 564.56 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 130,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,996.52/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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