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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.80, 565.44 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.80, 565.44 and 235.12 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.80 : 565.44 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.80/565.44 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.80x = 565.44 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.80x = 132,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,946.25/409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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