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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.28, 566.14 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.28, 566.14 and 235.68 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.28 : 566.14 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.28/566.14 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.28x = 566.14 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.28x = 133,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,427.88/410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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