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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.17, 566.15 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.17, 566.15 and 235.54 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.17 : 566.15 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.17/566.15 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.17x = 566.15 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.17x = 133,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,350.97/410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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