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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 564.55 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 564.55 and 232.11 is: 320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 564.55 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/564.55 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 564.55 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 131,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,037.70/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.28

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