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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.46, 564.98 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.46, 564.98 and 234.77 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.46 : 564.98 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.46/564.98 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.46x = 564.98 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.46x = 132,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,636.36/409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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