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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.80, 614.97 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.80, 614.97 and 236.81 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.80 : 614.97 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.80/614.97 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.80x = 614.97 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.80x = 145,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,627.97/409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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