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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.26, 566.16 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.26, 566.16 and 235.60 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.26 : 566.16 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.26/566.16 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.26x = 566.16 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.26x = 133,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,387.30/410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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