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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.17, 614.22 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.17, 614.22 and 236.19 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.17 : 614.22 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.17/614.22 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.17x = 614.22 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.17x = 145,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,072.62/409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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