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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 565.96 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 565.96 and 235.52 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 565.96 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/565.96 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 565.96 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 133,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,294.90/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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