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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.31, 566.27 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.31, 566.27 and 235.69 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.31 : 566.27 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.31/566.27 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.31x = 566.27 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.31x = 133,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,464.18/410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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