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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 564.79 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 564.79 and 232.21 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 564.79 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/564.79 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 564.79 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 131,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,150.45/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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