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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 564.88 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 564.88 and 234.69 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 564.88 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/564.88 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 564.88 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 132,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,569.69/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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