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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.48, 565.06 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.48, 565.06 and 234.80 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.48 : 565.06 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.48/565.06 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.48x = 565.06 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.48x = 132,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,676.09/409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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