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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.45, 566.45 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.45, 566.45 and 235.82 is: 325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.45 : 566.45 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.45/566.45 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.45x = 566.45 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.45x = 133,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,576.23/410.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.44

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