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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.36, 566.27 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.36, 566.27 and 235.70 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.36 : 566.27 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.36/566.27 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.36x = 566.27 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.36x = 133,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,465.83/410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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