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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.71, 614.25 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.71, 614.25 and 236.55 is: 354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.71 : 614.25 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.71/614.25 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.71x = 614.25 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.71x = 145,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,300.84/409.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.64

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