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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 566.20 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 566.20 and 235.74 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 566.20 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/566.20 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 566.20 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 133,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,475.99/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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