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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.90, 565.62 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.90, 565.62 and 235.21 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.90 : 565.62 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.90/565.62 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.90x = 565.62 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.90x = 133,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,039.48/409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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