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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.31, 614.90 and 236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.31, 614.90 and 236.87 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.31 : 614.90 = 236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.31/614.90 = 236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.31x = 614.90 × 236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.31x = 145,648.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,648.88/410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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