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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.25, 566.17 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.25, 566.17 and 235.61 is: 325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.25 : 566.17 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.25/566.17 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.25x = 566.17 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.25x = 133,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,391.89/410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.15

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