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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.52, 565.18 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.52, 565.18 and 234.92 is: 324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.52 : 565.18 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.52/565.18 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.52x = 565.18 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.52x = 132,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,772.09/409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.21

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