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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.85, 614.91 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.85, 614.91 and 236.72 is: 355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.85 : 614.91 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.85/614.91 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.85x = 614.91 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.85x = 145,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,561.50/409.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.16

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