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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 565.61 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 565.61 and 235.22 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 565.61 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/565.61 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 565.61 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 133,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,038.78/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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