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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.46, 565.08 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.46, 565.08 and 234.80 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.46 : 565.08 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.46/565.08 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.46x = 565.08 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.46x = 132,677.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,677.96/409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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