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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.56, 565.18 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.56, 565.18 and 234.90 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.56 : 565.18 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.56/565.18 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.56x = 565.18 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.56x = 132,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,760.78/409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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