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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.21, 566.06 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.21, 566.06 and 235.55 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.21 : 566.06 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.21/566.06 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.21x = 566.06 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.21x = 133,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,334.87/410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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