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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 614.53 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 614.53 and 236.95 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 614.53 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/614.53 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 614.53 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 145,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,612.88/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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