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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.33, 564.87 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.33, 564.87 and 232.29 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.33 : 564.87 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.33/564.87 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.33x = 564.87 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.33x = 131,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,213.65/409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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