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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 564.96 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 564.96 and 232.38 is: 320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 564.96 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/564.96 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 564.96 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 131,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,285.40/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.68

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