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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.10, 565.90 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.10, 565.90 and 230.64 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.10 : 565.90 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.10/565.90 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.10x = 565.90 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.10x = 130,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,519.18/410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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