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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.25, 564.79 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.25, 564.79 and 232.20 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.25 : 564.79 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.25/564.79 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.25x = 564.79 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.25x = 131,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,144.24/409.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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