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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.86, 565.62 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.86, 565.62 and 235.20 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.86 : 565.62 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.86/565.62 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.86x = 565.62 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.86x = 133,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,033.82/409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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