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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 564.74 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 564.74 and 232.19 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 564.74 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/564.74 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 564.74 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 131,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,126.98/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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