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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 564.93 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 564.93 and 232.34 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 564.93 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/564.93 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 564.93 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 131,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,253.01/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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