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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 613.90 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 613.90 and 236.14 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 613.90 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/613.90 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 613.90 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 144,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,965.11/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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