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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.39, 564.82 and 232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.39, 564.82 and 232.33 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.39 : 564.82 = 232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.39/564.82 = 232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.39x = 564.82 × 232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.39x = 131,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,224.63/409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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