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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.97, 614.96 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.97, 614.96 and 236.90 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.97 : 614.96 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.97/614.96 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.97x = 614.96 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.97x = 145,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,684.02/409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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