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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 566.22 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 566.22 and 235.65 is: 325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 566.22 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/566.22 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 566.22 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 133,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,429.74/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.17

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