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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.35, 566.31 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.35, 566.31 and 235.73 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.35 : 566.31 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.35/566.31 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.35x = 566.31 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.35x = 133,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,493.42/410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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