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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.56, 613.36 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.56, 613.36 and 235.86 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.56 : 613.36 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.56/613.36 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.56x = 613.36 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.56x = 144,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,665.52/409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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