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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.35, 614.16 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.35, 614.16 and 236.22 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.35 : 614.16 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.35/614.16 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.35x = 614.16 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.35x = 145,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,076.88/409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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