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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.51, 565.15 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.51, 565.15 and 234.82 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.51 : 565.15 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.51/565.15 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.51x = 565.15 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.51x = 132,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,708.52/409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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