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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 614.35 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 614.35 and 236.29 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 614.35 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/614.35 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 614.35 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 145,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,164.76/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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