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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.20, 613.62 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.20, 613.62 and 236 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.20 : 613.62 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.20/613.62 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.20x = 613.62 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.20x = 144,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,814.32/409.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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