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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 565.61 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 565.61 and 232.85 is: 321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 565.61 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/565.61 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 565.61 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 131,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,698.30/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.33

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