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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.82, 565.56 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.82, 565.56 and 232.82 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.82 : 565.56 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.82/565.56 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.82x = 565.56 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.82x = 131,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,673.68/409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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