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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 566.31 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 566.31 and 235.63 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 566.31 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/566.31 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 566.31 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 133,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,439.63/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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