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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.39, 564.87 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.39, 564.87 and 234.70 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.39 : 564.87 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.39/564.87 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.39x = 564.87 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.39x = 132,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,574.99/409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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