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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 614.88 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 614.88 and 236.46 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 614.88 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/614.88 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 614.88 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 145,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,394.52/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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