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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.18, 564.57 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.18, 564.57 and 234.52 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.18 : 564.57 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.18/564.57 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.18x = 564.57 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.18x = 132,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,402.96/409.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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