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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 566.03 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 566.03 and 235.50 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 566.03 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/566.03 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 566.03 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 133,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,298.89/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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