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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.12, 564.60 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.12, 564.60 and 234.44 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.12 : 564.60 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.12/564.60 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.12x = 564.60 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.12x = 132,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,364.82/409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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