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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 613.67 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 613.67 and 236.24 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 613.67 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/613.67 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 613.67 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 144,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,969.15/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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