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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 571.07 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 571.07 and 234.37 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 571.07 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/571.07 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 571.07 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 133,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,837.65/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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