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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.21, 564.67 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.21, 564.67 and 232.16 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.21 : 564.67 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.21/564.67 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.21x = 564.67 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.21x = 131,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,093.21/409.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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