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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.46, 565.10 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.46, 565.10 and 234.82 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.46 : 565.10 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.46/565.10 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.46x = 565.10 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.46x = 132,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,696.78/409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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