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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.10, 564.44 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.10, 564.44 and 234.44 is: 323.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.10 : 564.44 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.10/564.44 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.10x = 564.44 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.10x = 132,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,327.31/409.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.46

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