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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.19, 564.70 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.19, 564.70 and 234.54 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.19 : 564.70 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.19/564.70 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.19x = 564.70 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.19x = 132,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,446.74/409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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