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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 566.50 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 566.50 and 235.80 is: 325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 566.50 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/566.50 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 566.50 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 133,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,580.70/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.47

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