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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 565.16 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 565.16 and 232.52 is: 320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 565.16 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/565.16 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 565.16 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 131,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,411.00/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.83

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