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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 565.15 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 565.15 and 232.46 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 565.15 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/565.15 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 565.15 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 131,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,371.36/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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