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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.21, 564.74 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.21, 564.74 and 234.55 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.21 : 564.74 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.21/564.74 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.21x = 564.74 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.21x = 132,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,455.77/409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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