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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 614.79 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 614.79 and 236.14 is: 354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 614.79 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/614.79 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 614.79 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 145,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,175.24/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.27

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