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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 566.26 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 566.26 and 235.69 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 566.26 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/566.26 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 566.26 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 133,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,461.82/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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