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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 565.47 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 565.47 and 234.93 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 565.47 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/565.47 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 565.47 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 132,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,845.87/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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