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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 566.24 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 566.24 and 235.71 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 566.24 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/566.24 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 566.24 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 133,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,467.25/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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