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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 565.31 and 235.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 565.31 and 235.00 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 565.31 = 235.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/565.31 = 235.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 565.31 × 235.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 132,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,849.14/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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