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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 564.86 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 564.86 and 232.28 is: 320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 564.86 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/564.86 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 564.86 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 131,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,205.68/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.53

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