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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.90, 565.66 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.90, 565.66 and 235.24 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.90 : 565.66 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.90/565.66 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.90x = 565.66 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.90x = 133,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,065.86/409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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