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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 565.63 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 565.63 and 235.22 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 565.63 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/565.63 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 565.63 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 133,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,047.49/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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