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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.38, 566.32 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.38, 566.32 and 235.82 is: 325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.38 : 566.32 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.38/566.32 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.38x = 566.32 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.38x = 133,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,549.58/410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.43

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